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Number 00881 |
Scan Date 7/15/02 |
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Time Period 1938 |
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Subject Matter Last Confederate Veteran who remained in Union County |
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Location Monroe, North Carolina |
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Description |
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Photographer (if known) Rev. Frederick Drane |
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Notes It is believed that the last surviving Union County veteran was James A. Lowery of the 48th NC Regiment, Co. A (per Monroe Enquirer dated January 29, 1942, page 1). He was still living in Florida in January 1942. Reuben James died March 23, 1940 in Union County and was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the New Salem area. Subject, Photographer, Notes revised or added by Patricia Poland, Union County Public Library |
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Measurements of original photograph |
Height 2" |
Width 2 1/2" |
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Type of photograph Black and White |
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